"This is the best of the how-to-invest-in-real-estate books currently available." –Robert Bruss, syndicated columnist and real estate author. Now in its fourth edition, this bestselling guide is designed to help you grow your fortune through investments in houses and small apartment buildings. Successful investors Andrew McLean and Gary Eldred demonstrate how residential real estate can outperform the stock market, providing a reliable path to asset building. This updated edition features an expanded discussion on effective methods for fixing and flipping properties and enhancing value. You'll find essential information to kickstart your investing journey, along with current tips on maintaining cash flow, negotiating deals, identifying market trends, and utilizing the Internet for property research. Learn how to buy with little or no money down, minimize taxes while building wealth, select neighborhoods and properties with superior appreciation potential, enhance property value through improvements, and choose optimal financing options. Whether your goal is funding your child’s college education, enjoying a more comfortable retirement, or achieving a higher standard of living, this guide is your key to building wealth today.
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Andrew McLean, a former casino executive with extensive experience in Las Vegas, brings a unique perspective to his writing. Drawing from his years in the casino industry, he explores themes often overlooked in mainstream literature. His work is characterized by a keen observation of human nature and the intricate workings of high-stakes environments.


- 2003
- 1997
Making a Fortune Quickly in Fix-Up Properties
- 168 pages
- 6 hours of reading
The book provides strategies for finding and evaluating undervalued properties, emphasizing creative financing methods that require minimal upfront investment. It offers practical techniques for quickly upgrading properties to maximize resale value, ensuring readers can achieve significant returns on their investments.